BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Events & Public Meetings METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Events & Public Meetings X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-CALNAME:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57365\n\nSafely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those p rescribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back D ay on April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Ag ency's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Al exandria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooper ation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are st affing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop o ff unused or expired medication at the Alexandria Police Department Headqu arters from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n \nCan't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pha rmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave.\nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarte rs\n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova A lexandria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashie r's window\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and pub lic health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languis h in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addit ion\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medicat ion\, often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potenti al safety and health hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop bo xes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promot e a place where people can live healthier and economically productive live s\, while reducing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to preven t substance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocati on: Police Headquarters\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: h ttp://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57365\n\nWeb re sources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAP CA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava .gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211017Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z GEO:38.806875;-77.092330 LOCATION:Police Headquarters SEQUENCE:10 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at APD Headquarters TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:419915d7-c5c3-4835-92bb-2cce18fa5a9c URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211017Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57366\n\nSafely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those p rescribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back D ay on April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Ag ency's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Al exandria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooper ation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are st affing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop o ff unused or expired medication at the Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray fr om 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't m ake it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\n22 04 Mount Vernon Ave.\nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarters\n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's windo w\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOC ATION!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public safety and public healt h issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from fam ily and friends\, including from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, man y Americans do not know how to properly dispose of unused medication\, oft en flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and health hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can live healthier and economically productive lives\, while reducing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anon ymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substan ce use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about sa fe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Del R ay Pharmacy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Heal th\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into y our calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si= 57366\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexa ndriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://w ww.alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-saf ely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211102Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z LOCATION:Del Ray Pharmacy\, 2204 Mount Vernon Avenue SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:2ba6e792-277b-43fe-976a-ec1d52295370 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211102Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57367\n\nSafely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those p rescribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back D ay on April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Ag ency's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Al exandria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooper ation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are st affing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop o ff unused or expired medication at Fire Station 210 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medications year-round at one of these permanent dru g drop box locations:\n\nThe Neighborhood Pharmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave. \nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Police Headquarters\n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust i nside the entrance\nAvailable 24/7\n\nInova Alexandria Hospital\n4320 Semi nary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 1 1 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initi ative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americ ans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misuse and abuse. Studies show that the majori ty of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, in cluding from home medicine cabinets. In addition\, many Americans do not k now how to properly dispose of unused medication\, often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and health hazards. \n\nDrug take back days and permanent drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiative to promote a place where people can li ve healthier and economically productive lives\, while reducing their impa ct on the environment.\n\nThe service is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about ways to prevent substance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nTo learn more about safe medicine disposal \, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioids\n\n\nLocation: Fire Station 210\nAudienc e: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-Ci ty\, Fire Department\, Health\, Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\ n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Cale ndarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57367\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about thi s event.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medi cation disposal.\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused -and-expired-medication-safely\n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211149Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z LOCATION:Fire Station 210 SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210 TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:25a76bda-5891-477c-863c-31343739345b URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211149Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,Criminal Justice,DCHS,Eco-City,Fire Department,Healt h,Mt. Vernon Ave.,Parents,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57368\n\nSafely dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications\, including those p rescribed by veterinarians\, during National Prescription Drug Take Back D ay on April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.\n\nAs part of the Drug Enforcement Ag ency's National Drug Take Back Day\, the Alexandria Police Department\, Al exandria Sheriff's Office\, and Alexandria Health Department\, with cooper ation from the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria\, are st affing multiple drop-off locations for safe medication disposal.\n\nDrop o ff unused or expired medication from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Walgree ns Pharmacy located at Bradlee Shopping Center. No needles are accepted at this site.\n\nCan't make it to Drug Take Back Day? Dispose of medication s year-round at one of these permanent drug drop box locations:\n\nThe Nei ghborhood Pharmacy\n2204 Mount Vernon Ave.\nMonday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p. m.\nSaturday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.\nSunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.\n\nAlexandria Poli ce Headquarters\n3600 Wheeler Ave.\nJust inside the entrance\nAvailable 24 /7\n\nInova Alexandria Hospital\n4320 Seminary Rd.\nVisitor's Lobby\nNext to the cashier's window\nDaily: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.\nNEEDLE DISPOSAL BOX ALSO AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION!\n\nThis initiative addresses a vital public s afety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion\, misu se and abuse. Studies show that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends\, including from home medicine cabin ets. In addition\, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of u nused medication\, often flushing it down the toilet or throwing it away - both potential safety and health hazards.\n\nDrug take back days and perm anent drop boxes also support the goals of the Eco-City Alexandria initiat ive to promote a place where people can live healthier and economically pr oductive lives\, while reducing their impact on the environment.\n\nThe se rvice is free and anonymous\; no questions asked.\n\nTo learn more about w ays to prevent substance use and misuse\, visit alexandriava.gov/SAPCA\n\n To learn more about safe medicine disposal\, visit alexandriava.gov/Opioid s\n\n\nLocation: Walgreens Pharmacy\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: AP DCalendar\, Criminal Justice\, DCHS\, Eco-City\, Fire Department\, Health\ , Mt. Vernon Ave.\, Parents\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=573 68\n\nWeb resources:\n\nLearn more about this event.\nhttps://www.alexandr iava.gov/SAPCA\n\nLearn more about safe medication disposal.\nhttps://www. alexandriava.gov/opioids/disposing-of-unused-and-expired-medication-safely \n DTEND:20240427T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T211236Z DTSTART:20240427T140000Z LOCATION:Walgreens Pharmacy SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Drug Take Back Day at Walgreens TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:93cd4201-63a5-4b78-b244-257c48f560d4 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/SAPCA X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T211236Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Awards,City Council,Criminal Justice,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57433\n\nThe Sheriff's Offi ce will celebrate our outstanding employees at this annual awards ceremony .\n\nThe program includes the Sheriff's Office Honor Guard\, the National Anthem\, guest speaker Jim Paige of Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandr ia\, a presentation by Alexandria American Legion Post 24\, the presentati on of plaques to several sworn and professional employees\, and remarks fr om Sheriff Sean Casey.\n\nPlease note: this event will be held inside the Public Safety Center.\n\nLocation: Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road\nCont act Person: Amy Bertsch\nContact Phone: 703.746.4114\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Awards\, City Council\, Criminal Justice\, Public Safety\n\ nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calend arTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57433 DTEND:20240430T150000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T195500Z DTSTART:20240430T140000Z LOCATION:Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Sheriff's Office Annual Employee Awards TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:01fc3714-cbbe-418e-9e4e-3501b5649720 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T195500Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:City Council,Criminal Justice,Public Safety DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57405\n\nThe Alexandria She riff's Association is holding its annual wreath laying ceremony in honor o f National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.\n\nSheriff Sean Casey \, ASA President Carlos Canas\, and members of the Sheriff's Office will b e participating in a program to remember fallen Deputy William G. Truesdal e and to recognize the sacrifices of correctional and law enforcement offi cers everywhere.\n\n(Note: Event will be held inside secure area of Public Safety Center)\n\nLocation: Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road\nContact Pe rson: Deputy Carlos Canas\nContact Phone: 703.746.4114\nAudience: Anyone m ay attend\nTags: City Council\, Criminal Justice\, Public Safety\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/ iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57405 DTEND:20240501T133000Z DTSTAMP:20240416T154147Z DTSTART:20240501T130000Z LOCATION:Sheriff's Office\, 2003 Mill Road SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Sheriff's Association Wreath Laying Ceremony TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:88e29e12-04cb-4dfb-b0d9-7522904d55bf X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240416T154147Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,City Council,Criminal Justice,Old Town,Public Safety ,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57427\n\nDuring National Co rrectional Officers and Employees Week and in honor of National Police Wee k\, the Alexandria Retired Police\, Fire and Sheriff Association\, the Ale xandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff's Office will hold a wreath-laying ceremony at the fallen law enforcement officer memorial at W aterfront Park at The Strand and Prince Street.\n\nNineteen Alexandria law enforcement officers are known to have died in the line of duty.\n\nLocat ion: Waterfront Park\, 1 Prince St.\nContact Person: Ginny Obranovich\nCon tact Phone: 703.746.1909\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, City Council\, Criminal Justice\, Old Town\, Public Safety\, Waterfront\n \nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calen darTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57427 DTEND:20240507T140000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T155211Z DTSTART:20240507T130000Z GEO:38.803380;-77.039641 LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 1 Prince St. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fallen Officer Wreath Laying Ceremony TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ca152f97-3156-4d58-bd99-6a6c16625b02 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T155211Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,City Council,Criminal Justice,Public Safety,West End DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57428\n\nJoin current and r etired members of the Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Sheriff' s Office as they honor the memory of their fallen brothers at this annual service. The service will be held at First Assembly of God\, 700 West Brad dock Road.\n\nDuring National Correctional Officers Week and in honor of N ational Police Week\, the Alexandria Retired Police\, Fire and Sheriff Ass ociation\, the Police Department\, and the Sheriff's Office will hold a me morial service to pay tribute to 18 police officers and one deputy sheriff who died in the line of duty.\n\nProgram includes honor guard\, musical s elections\, roll call of the fallen\, and spiritual reflection.\n\nLocatio n: First Assembly of God\, 700 W Braddock Rd\, Alexandria\, VA 22302\nCont act Person: Ginny Obranovich\nContact Phone: 703.746.1909\nAudience: Anyon e may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, City Council\, Criminal Justice\, Public Safety\, West End\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.al exandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57428 DTEND:20240507T160000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T154518Z DTSTART:20240507T150000Z LOCATION:First Assembly of God\, 700 W Braddock Rd\, Alexandria\, VA 22302 SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Annual Police and Sheriff Memorial Service TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:03b91d5a-b2b1-44f8-9a1f-7a4e9bb869de X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T154518Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:APDCalendar,City Council,Criminal Justice,Public Safety,West End DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57429\n\nIn honor of Nation al Police Week\, please join the Alexandria Police Department and Alexandr ia Police Foundation as we pay tribute to our fallen officers. \n\nEvent w ill feature honor guard and wreath laying at the APD Fallen Officers Memor ial.\n\nLocation: Police Headquarters\nContact Person: Ginny Obranovich\nC ontact Phone: 703.746.1909\nContact Email: Virginia.Obranovich@alexandriav a.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: APDCalendar\, City Council\, Cri minal Justice\, Public Safety\, West End\n\nImport this event into your ca lendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57429 DTEND:20240508T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240422T195635Z DTSTART:20240508T170000Z GEO:38.806875;-77.092330 LOCATION:Police Headquarters SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Fallen Officers Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:048b2dc9-b761-4ee3-8892-041dac165457 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240422T195635Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR